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238 Ridge Avenue
Winnetka IL, 60093
$1,025,000
$244.98 per sqft
Sold
6 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,184 sqft
Residential
Built in 1904
Courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
ATTENTION REHABBERS AND BUILDERS - FABULOUS OPPORTUNITY ON NEARLY A HALF ACRE IN PRIME WINNETKA LOCATION! Beautifully maintained home on one of the prettiest lots in Winnetka and just minutes to town, school and trains. This gracious home, updated and expanded for today's living, is meticulously maintained and offers all of the charm and flexible living space you are looking for on a gorgeous oversized lot in a prime Winnetka location. The home boasts tall ceilings, hard wood floors, beautiful millwork and is flooded with natural light from south and west exposures. An inviting foyer welcomes you into a lovely sitting room with fireplace, dining room, and sunny updated white kitchen with stainless steel appliances. An adjacent mudroom area has access to the backyard and three car garage. Relax in the nicely scaled living room which includes a fireplace and built-in bookshelves. A show stopping oversized family room with fireplace and adjacent wet bar offers stunning views of backyard and double door access to the gorgeous back patio -- a perfect set up for entertaining. The second floor features an expansive private primary suite with his and hers dressing areas and closets, fireplace and full bath. Three more nicely scaled bedrooms, one of which is being used as an office and one of which is ensuite, a full hall bath with laundry service, and an office space complete the second floor. With tree top views, the third floor includes three more rooms any of which could be used as a bedroom, another office, sitting room, or work out room as well as a full bath, cedar closet and attic space. The unfinished basement offers a custom-built carpenter's dream workshop, plenty of storage, additional laundry service and access to the backyard. The home sits on an amazing oversized 100 x 187 corner lot with lush, professionally landscaped grounds. A serene, private backyard oasis with expansive paver patio and covered area with twinkle lights is a perfect place to sip your coffee or gather with friends. The yard boasts mature trees, a sprinkler system, and is fully fenced. Updated kitchen and baths, newer windows and siding, upgraded electrical, dual zoned gas/forced air, heated bathroom floors. The home is in a prime Winnetka location - close to schools, train stations, and walk to town. This classic house has it all - a perfect place to call home! DRONE TOUR - click on Virtual Tour. Also listed under land in MLS.
11457494
MLSⓇ ID
July 7, 2022
Listed
March 28, 2024
Updated
Map
238 Ridge Avenue
Winnetka IL, 60093
Interior Features
Bedrooms
6 Beds
Bathrooms
4.5 Baths
Interior Features
Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, Heated Floors, Second Floor Laundry, Built-in Features, Separate Dining Room
Appliances
Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Trash Compactor, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Cooktop
Laundry Description
Multiple Locations
Fireplace
Yes
Fireplace Description
Wood Burning, Gas Log
Cooling
Yes
Cooling Description
Central Air, Zoned
Heating
Yes
Heating Description
Natural Gas, Forced Air, Zoned
Exterior/Building Features
Lot Size
0.43 Acres
Exterior Features
Brick Paver Patio
Lot Features
Corner Lot, Fenced Yard, Landscaped
Architectual Style
Victorian
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
School Information
School District
36
High School
New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
Elementary School
Greeley Elementary School
Other Property Details
Area Name
Winnetka
Taxes
$27,755
Tax Frequency
Annually
Days on Market
138
Garage
Yes
Garage Spaces
3
Parking Total
3
View
No
County
Cook
Municipality
New Trier
Water Source
Lake Michigan
Pool
No
Buyer Agency Compensation
2.25% ON FIRST MILLION; 1.75% ON BALANCE - $495
Courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago, Elizabeth Jensen,
Listing Contact: 773-314-7398
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